Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
Good morning, Fond du Lac.
KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM released photos of Fond du Lac Fondue Fest 2025 — an event featuring creative fondue dishes and community booths — that captured the lively spirit of the celebration.
Scammers use fake websites that mimic government pages to steal personal information and money from calls about jury duty—residents should verify such messages with official law enforcement contacts.
A 19-year-old North Fond du Lac man was taken into custody on Friday night, September 6 after leading deputies on a high speed chase when he sped on Johnson Street at 85 MPH and later reached 105 MPH on Highway K before pulling over near Whispering Springs Blvd — he was booked for felony fleeing and received multiple traffic citations as the county recorded its fourth pursuit in four days.
Travel Wisconsin's Fall Color Report says Fond du Lac county will see peak fall colors in the last week of October, based on early changes in maple and ash trees—cool September temperatures and soil moisture may affect the display.
The forecast relies on historical data, and updates will follow as conditions change.
Powerball officials reported that Saturday, September 6’s jackpot rose to $1.8 billion—making it the second largest prize in US lottery history.
The drawing took place at 9:59 p.m. and players matching all six numbers may choose between 30 annual payments or a $826 million lump sum before taxes.
The Fond du Lac County Health Department and local partners will host the third annual Stigma Awareness Event on Sept.
13 at The Gratitude Club to address addiction stigma and offer recovery support—resource tables, food trucks and a keynote by advocate Vin Baker are part of the schedule. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m.
Celebration of Giving: Honoring 50 Years
5-8 p.m. — Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fond du Lac — RSVP required — Commemorate 50 years of community philanthropy with dinner, networking, and grant announcements.
Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to improve movement, balance, and posture.
Bones for Life/ATM® Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Experience gentle movements that enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.
Fondy Food Truck Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of diverse food offerings, live music, and family-friendly activities at this year's festival.
Bones for Life/ATM® Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and awareness.
Bones for Life/ATM® Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement awareness.
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